Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

Oakland, CA
1600 Broadway, Ste. 200, Oakland, CA 94612
510-763-7787

The Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences (ACCHS) was founded in 1971 as a non-profit educational institution. It is the first and largest institution of its kind in the Western world. ACCHS offers a comprehensive curriculum in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tai Chi and Qigong.

ACCHS is accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NACAOM) and is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). ACCHS is a founding member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

ACCHS has been at the forefront of TCM research and education in the United States. ACCHS faculty have conducted groundbreaking research in areas such as pain management, cancer, women’s health, and addiction. ACCHS is also home to the first and only TCM residency program in the country, which trains physicians in the use of TCM modalities.

ACCHS graduates are highly sought after by employers in the healthcare industry. ACCHS alumni can be found working in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and government agencies across the United States and around the world.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 97

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.acchs.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.acchs.edu/prospective-students/costs-fa/